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Explore Highlands Hammock with a Guided Walk

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
7 hours ago

Join a park ranger on a guided walk through the park. Discover the natural beauty of Highlands Hammock and learn about its history and ecology.

Join a park ranger on a guided walk through the park. Discover the natural beauty of Highlands Hammock and learn about its history and ecology. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please call the ranger station at 863-386-6094 to reserve your spot. This event will be held on the following dates: December 27, 2024 December 28, 2024 December 29, 2024

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Fort Walton Beach to Hold Public Hearing on Development Ordinance

7 hours ago

"NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing at City Hall, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE 2024-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR SMALL SCALE DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE AGENCIES, FOR REVIEW; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Any person desiring to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City of Fort Walton Beach complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 850-833-9508 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting."

Fort Walton Beach Public Art Committee Meeting Set for April 11

7 hours ago

"Public Art Committee Meeting - April 11, 2026"

Fort Walton Beach to Hold Public Hearing on Budget Ordinance

15 hours ago

"A Public Hearing will be held on June 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Fort Walton Beach City Hall, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to consider the following proposed ordinance: ORDINANCE 2024-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2023-14, WHICH ADOPTED THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET, TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget to appropriate funds for the following projects: Butters Park Improvement Project ($150,000), Downtown CRA Façade Grant Program ($250,000), and Regional Airport Land Acquisition ($1,000,000). A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, during normal business hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday."

Fort Walton Beach to Hold Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

15 hours ago

"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida will hold a public hearing to consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The hearing will be held at City Hall Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard."

Fort Walton Beach City Council to Hold Special Meeting on City Manager Selection

15 hours ago

"A Special Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber to discuss and take action regarding City Manager Selection."

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